San Francisco Board of Directors Officially Apologizes To Black People For Years Of Racism, But Is This Reparations?

California has become the ninth state to issue Black residents a formal apology for years and years of racism. On Tuesday (Feb. 27), the San Francisco Board of Directors unanimously voted to acknowledge the role the city has played in sustaining decades of bigotry and discrimination. Kenya Moore: Abandoned At Birth To Real Housewives of Atlanta | My Family Story Off English The board, consisting of 11 members, issued a statement apologizing to Black people living across the city today and their descendants. Advertisement “This historic resolution apologizes on behalf of San Francisco to the African American community and their descendants for decades of systemic and structural discrimination, targeted acts of violence and atrocities as well as committing to the rectification and redress of past policies and misdeeds,” Supervisor Shamann Walton said in a statement. Advertisement Advertisement For some, taking accountability for systemic racism is a major step in advocating for Black folks who live in California. In 2022, Boston also formally apologized for the role it played in slavery. But beyond apologies, many are still waiting for tangible reparations to become a reality. Walton, who is the only Black member of the board and main advocate of the resolution,...